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Titanium Grade 2 Rod – Description

Overview
A Titanium Grade 2 rod is a commercially pure titanium product known for its excellent corrosion resistance, moderate strength, and outstanding durability. It is one of the most widely used titanium grades due to its balance of performance, formability, and cost-effectiveness across various industries.

• Titanium Grade 2

• Classified as commercially pure (CP) titanium

• Contains small amounts of oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and iron

• Corrosion Resistance: Exceptional resistance to seawater, chemicals, and oxidizing environments

• Strength: Moderate strength with excellent toughness

• Lightweight: High strength-to-weight ratio compared to steel

• Ductility: Good formability and weldability

• Biocompatibility: Safe for medical and surgical applications

• Temperature Resistance: Performs well in both high and low temperatures

• Shape: Solid cylindrical rod

• Density: Approximately 4.51 g/cm³ (about 60% of steel)

• Surface Finish: Polished, ground, or machined

• Sizes: Available in a wide range of diameters and custom lengths

• ASTM B348

• ASTM F67 (for medical-grade applications)

• AMS 4921

• Forging or hot rolling

• Annealing for improved ductility

• Precision machining and finishing

• Chemical Processing: Heat exchangers, reactors, piping

• Marine Industry: Seawater handling systems

• Aerospace: Structural and lightweight components

• Medical Field: Implants and surgical instruments

• Oil & Gas: Corrosion-resistant equipment

• Excellent corrosion resistance in harsh environments

• Lightweight with good mechanical strength

• Easy to fabricate and weld

• Long service life with low maintenance

• Higher cost compared to stainless steel

• Lower strength than some titanium alloys (e.g., Grade 5)

• Can gall during machining without proper lubrication

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Titanium Ti6Al4V (Grade 5) Rods are high-strength, lightweight rods made from a titanium alloy containing 6% aluminum and 4% vanadium. This is the most widely used titanium alloy due to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility.

Medical titanium alloy rods are precision-engineered cylindrical bars made from high-purity titanium alloys designed specifically for biomedical and surgical use. These materials are widely used in implants and medical devices due to their exceptional biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength.

• Titanium Grade 2
  • Excellent corrosion resistance and ductility
  • Used for less load-bearing implants
• Titanium Grade 5
  • High strength and fatigue resistance
  • Suitable for load-bearing implants
• Ti-6Al-4V ELI
  • Extra-low interstitial version of Grade 5
  • Superior fracture toughness and enhanced biocompatibility
  • Most preferred for critical surgical implants

• Biocompatibility: Non-toxic and highly compatible with human tissue
• Corrosion Resistance: Excellent resistance to body fluids and sterilization environments
• High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Strong yet lightweight
• Fatigue Resistance: Ideal for long-term implantation
• Non-Magnetic: Safe for MRI and diagnostic imaging